Canada’s grizzly bears have lost a true and dedicated friend. After hearing the sad news ofCanadian naturalist Charlie Russell’s passing on May 8, 2018, we’ve taken a moment to reflect on how he shaped our understanding of grizzly bear behaviour.

Last week US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced plans to complete a previously halted environmental impact assessment that may lead to the reintroduction of grizzly bears to the North Cascades ecosystem.